Chinese Lacquered Porcelain Master Zhurenbei Kung Fu Ceremony Teacup

A rounded, barrel-form porcelain teacup featuring a glossy vermilion red interior and a black exterior decorated in gold and silver leaf with archaic Chilong dragon scrolls and mythical beasts in imitation of ancient Warring States or Han dynasty inlaid bronze and lacquer.

3”x3”

This style of teacup is a modern Chinese creation originating primarily from porcelain centers like Jingdezhen or contemporary lacquerware workshops. It takes direct inspiration from early Chinese lacquerware and inlaid metalwork (jin yin cuo) dating to the Eastern Zhou and Han dynasties, which frequently paired bold red and black pigments with complex swirling zoomorphic totems. Produced as a master cup (zhurenbei) for Kung Fu tea ceremony enthusiasts, it appeals to modern collectors of artistic tea accessories who appreciate traditional archaeological aesthetics